Hostmetro Com
HostMetro offers budget-friendly shared hosting solutions along with domain registration and secure email hosting services. Established in 2008, the company focuses on providing reliable web hosting tailored for individuals and small businesses. Their infrastructure is designed to support a straightforward hosting experience, making it suitable for users seeking cost-effective options without complex requirements.
HostMetro.com is a web hosting provider based in Chicago, USA, indexed independently on HostList. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 61/100, a developing signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (10/25), profile completeness (15/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (11/25). Independent customer feedback: 4.1/5 on Google from 35 reviews, 2.5/5 on Trustpilot from 9 reviews. The listing is unclaimed, so directory data comes from public signals only and may lag the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Compare HostMetro.com against alternatives in the same segment below, or see hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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HostMetro offers budget-friendly shared hosting solutions along with domain registration and secure email hosting services. Established in 2008, the company focuses on providing reliable web hosting tailored for individuals and small businesses. Their infrastructure is designed to support a straightforward hosting experience, making it suitable for users seeking cost-effective options without complex requirements.
What Customers Say About HostMetro.com
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Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆Charged anyway after cancelling renewal“Hostmetro has charged me for hosting services after I had cancelled that very same service before the renewal date. I even got a confirmation email of the cancellation, but despite that the charges came in anyway. The also charged me via Paypal which is not among the payments method I had indicated. I would suggest…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆i had very bad experience with…“i had very bad experience with hostmetro, Billing customer care agent was very rude in response and not answering my question and going in circle not to refund the charges, service was not used and keep charging.”
Trustpilot★★☆☆☆Becareful“Been with HM for over 10 years. Most of the time their tech support can help with simple issues. But when I had 2 more serious problems, I had to "hold their hand" and show them that their responses did not & would not resolve my issue. I am by no means an internet expert, but I expected their support staff to be.…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Been with host Metro for about 7 years…“Been with host Metro for about 7 years now. They've been very good and I've always give me excellent customer service whenever there's been issues. The only drawback I have is I don't think they keep their servers as updated as they should. But as far as my websites operations go I've had very little problems when I…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆'Mickey Mouse' company“Providing haphazard service whenever it suits them. Not even close to the 99% uptime they promise, which is why they don't offer the 99.9% that are standard, so get ready for sub-par performance on all metrics. In the end, they had a 'server failure', which deleted all my sites including backups, they took no…”
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Frequently Asked Questions About HostMetro.com
What is HostMetro.com's HRI?
HostMetro.com has a HRI™ of 61/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals (Google, Trustpilot, G2 reviews), profile completeness, data freshness, and performance metrics. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No host can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is HostMetro.com?
HostMetro.com is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including HostMetro.com.
Where is HostMetro.com based?
HostMetro.com is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa. Data centre location may differ from company headquarters, check HostMetro.com's own website for server location details.
How does HostMetro.com compare to other web hosting companies?
HostMetro.com can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. HostMetro.com has a current HRI of 61/100.
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How HostMetro.com's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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